Initial Assessment Social Worker/Human Services Professional

Essential Functions/Duties:

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may also be required and assigned as best practice or as requirements change within the social work practice field.

• To provide planned and to provide unplanned services through the establishment of a professional working relationship with the consumer, geared towards strengthening the consumer's ability to independently cope with life situations.

• To complete administrative duties in a timely manner

• Determines, through interviews, assessments, home visits, investigations, etc., the range of services needed by individuals, families, explaining the services and discussing the consumer’s rights and responsibilities.

• To establish and maintain a working knowledge of the responsibilities of various community, county, state and independent resources available to agency consumers and the ability to utilize these resources as appropriate.

• To refer consumers to other agencies or services and cooperates with such agencies in serving the needs of the consumer or agency.

• Provide the direct delivery of services and programs that are in compliance with all unit, agency, and county policies.

• Participate in individual conferences and team meetings.

• Provide plans and all services developed by staff are least restrictive and yet ensure community member safety.

The following are additional essential functions specific to professionals in an Initial Assessment role.

• Conduct thorough assessments of families to determine and identify any child safety concerns

• Manage, identify, and ensure child safety through continuous assessment, oversight, and adjustment of safety plans that are effective and least restrictive.

• Ensure that direct service meets overall Wisconsin legislative statutes and DCF standards, policy and procedures.

• Complete and document all necessary paperwork in a professional and timely manner including assessments, safety plans, court related reports, court conditions, and any other related paperwork.

• Provide court testimony as needed.

• Develop collaborative and engaging relationships with other service professionals and supports.

• Refer clients to other agencies and community resources while maximizing informal supports.

• Provide social work services that are strength based and client centered in a respectful and ethical manner.

• Provide on call responsibilities as assigned.

• Maintain accurate and complete records while adhering to agency documentation policies and maintaining confidentiality.

• Work independently making sound timely decisions and having the skill to determine when supervision is necessary.

Minimum required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with Social Work Certification, or eligible for Social Work Certification to be completed within 1 year of employment Bachelor’s Degree in a related Human Services program with Social Work Certification, and eligible to enroll in Social Work Training Certificate approved courses to obtain Social Work Certification within 2 years from employment

OR

Other Requirements:

• At least two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Competent computer skills and computer experience

• Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and unlimited access to a personal vehicle

• A minimum of $250,000/$500,000 auto liability insurance coverage verified upon hire

  and at renewal by providing a copy of the declaration page of your policy from your

  insurance carrier

• Willingness to utilize personal vehicle as necessary to perform job duties and

responsibilities including transport of agency consumers, if necessary.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the County may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.